PTY
Tocumen
Panama
6,145 km
3,819 miles
YWL
Williams Lake
Canada
Distance
6,145 km
3,819 mi / 3,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY YWL
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Williams Lake Airport
IATA Code PTY YWL
ICAO Code MPTO CYWL
City Tocumen Williams Lake
Country Panama Canada
Timezone America/Panama America/Vancouver
Elevation 135 ft 3,085 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 52.180000, -122.050000

Tocumen (PTY) to Williams Lake (YWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) in Williams Lake, Canada is 6,145 kilometers (3,819 miles / 3,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Panama with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:40 in Tocumen, it's 11:40 in Williams Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,950 feet between the two airports. Williams Lake Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Williams Lake (YWL) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Williams Lake Airport (YWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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